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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,327.84, 4,592.46 and 1,835.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,327.84, 4,592.46 and 1,835.70 is: 2,533.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,327.84 : 4,592.46 = 1,835.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,327.84/4,592.46 = 1,835.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,327.84x = 4,592.46 × 1,835.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,327.84x = 8,430,378.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,430,378.82/3,327.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,533.29

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